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Sunday, April 26, 2026

'Sophomoric and false': Ottawa County attorney says of AG claims ... - MLive.com

WEST OLIVE, MI – Ottawa County’s former corporate counsel is firing back at claims by Attorney General Dana Nessel that the county held up statewide opioid settlement payments and demanded to be paid more.

“It’s completely sophomoric and false,” said Doug Van Essen, the county’s former corporate counsel. “Ottawa was merely asking for transparency and accountability on the distribution of $1.2 billion over 18 years. If we’re being fairly treated, show us.

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